Only a few miles apart, the experience is very different from one Riviera Maya beach to the next. Tulum’s are the calm, bohemian, adventurous side of Playa del Carmen and Cancun’s party lifestyle. Such is the case of the secluded Luna Maya Beach. How do I get to Luna Maya Beach? Don’t look for Luna…
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You know you’re in for a treat when the cenote you’re about to visit is called Cristalino—Crystalline, but nothing prepares you for it. In a great location and with excellent facilities, here you have everything you need to spend the whole day peering into Cristalino’s invisible waters. Where is Cristalino Cenote? There are so many…
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Though small, the town of Akumal is much sought-after for its quiet, relaxing general mood and tourist attractions. Because of that, it might not be the cheapest place to stay. Del Sol Beachfront Condos and Hotel offers a great, affordable option for those looking for a bohemian and rustic alternative to the big and crowded…
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Two cenotes for the price of one! But only location-wise; you still have to pay for access to both. Still! Having two beautiful cenotes so close together is worth it, especially as their location makes them unavoidable in any cenote-hunting road trip. Where are the Cristal and Escondido Cenotes? They’re really easy to find—right on…
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It seems crazy that, in a crowded place like the Riviera Maya, you can still find a beautiful, lonely beach, almost entirely disconnected from modern life. Chemuyil is one such place. Making your way to it you’ll feel like you’re crossing over to another dimension—a touristless dimension. How do I get to Chemuyil? Before, you…
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La Noria is one of the newest cenotes around and it’s quickly becoming popular due to its size, beauty, and easy access. That might not be the case for those who don’t like bats, though. Where is Cenote La Noria? If you don’t have a car, La Noria cenote might be a little difficult to…
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Kaan Lagoon has an unusual fee: they’ll charge you extra if you want to fly a drone and take pictures. Once you see a top-view picture of this place you’ll see why. With its crater-like cenote just under the surface, this is one of those places that make you feel like you are on an…
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It’s Taak Bi Ha, not Taak Be Ha The first priority for anyone visiting the Taak Bi Ha cenote is to get their names straight since there’s another cenote called Taak Be Ha. The close similarity in the names has led to many confusions among tourists, especially because Taak Be Ha is not open to…
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Just a few miles northeast of Tulum, the Yax-Muul Cenote Park allows you to see four cenotes. You can swim, snorkel, and even enter one rappelling down a rope. But, more importantly, you’ll learn just how important these places are to the local lore as you take part in a genuine Mayan ceremony. Ride ATVs…
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The famous cenote Dos Ojos is not the only one in the park with which it shares its name. Only a bit further down the road, Nicte-Ha is well worth seeing and swimming in its shallow waters or diving in its deep caves. Where is Nicte-Ha Cenote? The Nicte-Ha cenote is within Dos Ojos Park,…
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